Devotion to De Morgan Uncovers Susa’s 10,000 Year Past
Clarence S. Russell reports on M. de Morgan's digs at Susa, Persia, revealing three nested ancient cities. The discoverer peered into Elamite ruins to reveal a civilization older than Christ, with inscribed tablets and artifacts that challenge timelines.
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Lundin
M. Taenynes
de Morgan
Bgypt
Puile Instruction
France
Persia
Adam
Healy
T. du Moy
Pop
M. de Morgan
Susa i
Susa
Elam
Shem
Tevily
Ural
Myrhe Morgan
Suse
Home
Athens
Susi
Alyxander the Great
Putin
Xerxes Cademannus
Busi
Elyrinus
Anau
Acharnoniaie
Neiman
Chat
Isla
Abeliaks
Asur- Bunipal
Elum
M. da Morgan
Clarence
Russell
Costs of stopping trains on a western division debated
An article discusses the cost of stopping trains for yards and signals, with estimates ranging from 4 to 18 cents per ton for freight and passenger service impacts. Tests on a 122 mile division show increases in wear, fuel use, and time, while noting savings in crowded freight and passenger traffic.
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Tanger
Maine
Weusie
Tealy
Ojervien
Irving
Byssus Silk Through History and Silk Fiber Use
The article describes byssus silk from shells found in the Mediterranean and reefs its use in fastening to rocks while guiding filaments to glue them, detailing processing from low tide gathering to washing drying and spinning into giftable thread. It mentions golden brown color and a pair of byssus silk gloves in the Berlin Royal Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyssus Eile Wey
Berlin
Royal Museem
Corsets Cause Debate In Medical Journal Controversy
The Virginia Medical Semi Monthly argues corsets have been overpraised as essential for comfort and support. Dr T H Manley defends corsets citing back support and figure shaping, while opponents warn of harm and legal changes pending in Ontario. The report notes clergy weddings from several cities and a forthcoming legal change ending such ceremonies as lawful marriages.
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Virginia
T. H. Manley
York World
Clerymien Aeho
United States
Annauley
Buffalo
Chester
Toonawanda
Detroit
Ohio
Ontario
Surprise visit at a formal banquet with Mr Barnum
An odd fragment describes a late 19th century event in Horogmia coli during a social gathering for a touring showman. Mr Barnum entered the reception room to warm welcomes while guests and the chairman noted the social surprise and whispered about dinner arrangements by Mr Sala.
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George Angus
Barnum
Ald
Sala
Relics Once Used by Jenny Lind Sheltered in Albany
Two historic pieces once used by Jenny Lind in Albany are a massive bed and bureau with varnish and painted medallions. Owned by the Delavan House proprietor, they were kept for the singer because the hotel rooms were deemed insufficient. A fire later spared these pieces from destruction, though much of the hotel was burned.
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W York Tribune
Albany
Jenny Lind
Capital
Delavan
Turkish pitchence pieces sold to proprietor and set for guests
The text notes lime and other items sold, and that a Turkish pitchence proprietor acquired pieces. They are prepared to furnish a room for guests who may wish to spend the night in the building.
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Fucstt
New Casket-Lowering Device Lands In Portland
The Portland Oregonian reports a new funeral device that lowers caskets into graves automatically, eliminating pallbearers. The hearse carries the casket to the device, which activates by a spring to quietly slide the casket into the earth, making the burial process cold and silent.
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Portland
Oregonian
Dine at the same restaurant and tell tall tales
A dialogue shows Tom avoiding laughter at his employer by dining with him and recounting stories loudly. He mentions being promoted three times this year, implying a boastful, self-serving exchange. The vignette contrasts workplace humor with sly bragging and social etiquette.
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Eliity Ranise
Arran
Noah
Aleximler
Archaermenes
Tom
My. D
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Hera
Geonh
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le Biel
Barniom
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